Regional Exercise Physiologist: Full-Scope Impact in SA

Proactive Health; Port Pirie; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Proactive Health Academy (CPD)

Relocation budget

Job summary

Proactive Health in South Australia is seeking an Accredited Exercise Physiologist for a regional role covering Port Pirie and Port Augusta. You’ll work across chronic disease, rehabilitation, NDIS, aged care and DVA, with real independence and close support from a national network.

You’ll join a collaborative team, run assessments, design exercise programs, and track progress while staying ESSA compliant. Relocation assistance is available and a flexible, community-focused workload.

Qualifications

• ESSA accreditation as Accredited Exercise Physiologist, or eligibility for accreditation
• A recognised degree in Exercise Physiology or Clinical Exercise Physiology
• Current professional indemnity insurance, or willingness to obtain it
• A current driver’s licence and reliable vehicle for travel between sites and home visits
• A National Police Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check, current or willing to obtain
• A South Australian Working with Children Check, current or willing to obtain
• Strong assessment, clinical reasoning and program design skills
• The confidence to work independently in the community while staying connected to your team

Responsibilities

• Running comprehensive assessments, including functional testing, health screening and exercise capacity
• Designing evidence based exercise programs for clinic, gym, home and community settings
• Leading individual and small group sessions built around clinical need
• Managing clients across multiple funding streams with confidence and accurate billing
• Coordinating care with the clinic team, local GPs and external providers
• Tracking progress and adjusting programs so clients get lasting results
• Keeping your clinical documentation in line with ESSA standards and Proactive Health’s governance framework

Skills

ESSA accreditation

Clinical exercise physiology

Assessment skills

Program design

Education

BSc in Exercise Physiology or Clinical Exercise Physiology

Job description

Proactive Health in South Australia is seeking an Accredited Exercise Physiologist for a regional role covering Port Pirie and Port Augusta. You’ll work across chronic disease, rehabilitation, NDIS, aged care and DVA, with real independence and close support from a national network.

You’ll join a collaborative team, run assessments, design exercise programs, and track progress while staying ESSA compliant. Relocation assistance is available and a flexible, community-focused workload.